About us
MASTERS OF
GROWTH
MGA equips businesses and mission-driven organizations, to win in the public sector—turning government contracting opportunities into measurable growth.
Founders letter
What sets
us apart
Life has forced me to master growth.
From excelling academically on merit scholarships to becoming the youngest Chief of Staff in the history of the California Legislature, growth has defined every stage of the journey. Founding MGA—and milestones like purchasing a first home at 24 or transforming my health through clean eating and exercise, resulting in 85 pounds of weight loss—reflect a ferocious commitment to turning vision into reality. That same commitment drives MGA today, helping partners and clients unlock opportunity, scale their impact, and achieve measurable outcomes with clarity and confidence.
My mission is to help you master your growth. We’re all scaling mountaintops, and if we do it right, we’ll build wealth along the way.
I’m excited to be your co-pilot on that journey—making growth attainable for you and your company’s mission.
Let’s build.
Mae Gates
Principal Consultant, MGA
Collaborators
Our team is your team
A trusted network of associated consultants that we’ve worked with before—assembled by scope, working lean, and focused on results.
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Monique Earl
SENIOR MANAGER, ACCENTURE
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Larry Earl
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, 1619 CONSULTING GROUP
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Mary Lee
ATTORNEY AT LAW, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
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Kelli Poole
FOUNDER & CEO, TALENT POOLE
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Abbe Land
FOUNDER & CEO, ABBE LAND CONSULTING
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Jelani Hendrix
FOUNDER & CEO, JADE STRATEGIES
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Dr. Sarah Portnoy
PROFESSOR, USC; DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
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Dr. Kayla de la Haye
DIRECTOR, FOOD SYSTEMS INSTITUTE, USC
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Deja Thomas
CONSULTANT, MAXINE’S CORNER
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Cine Ivery
PARTNER, POLITICAL REPORTING PLUS
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Clayton Rosa
FOUNDER & CHIEF STRATEGIST, ROSE COLLECTIVE
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Christian Entezari
OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY CONSULTANT
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Max Magerkurth
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FREELANCER
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KH Consulting Group
Our services
How the team does it’s work
Outcome-driven scopes. Clear budgets. Clear timelines.
Work with us
Certifications that win bids
We bring the credentials, compliance, and proven track record that give your proposals authority and a competitive edge.
LA Metro – DBE
The Supplier Clearinghouse – MBE, WBE
California Department of General Services – SBE (micro)
Contact us
LET’S GROW, TOGETHER
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